Specialist psychiatric referrals for healthcare, legal and occupational professionals.
Regent Psychiatry accepts professional enquiries for private psychiatric assessments, treatment, neurodevelopmental services and independent clinical reporting.
A clear route to specialist private psychiatric assessment and care.
Professional referrals may be submitted where a patient, employee, client or instructed individual requires specialist psychiatric input.
Each enquiry is reviewed to determine whether the requested service is appropriate, what supporting information is required and which appointment pathway should be offered.
The referral should identify the purpose of the assessment, relevant clinical or professional concerns and any questions the psychiatrist is being asked to address.
With appropriate consent and authority, clinical information may be shared with the referring professional or authorised instructing party.
Referrals from healthcare, occupational, legal and authorised professional sources.
The required information and referral route will vary according to the service, purpose of the assessment and identity of the instructing party.
General Practitioners
Referrals for psychiatric assessment, diagnostic clarification, medication review, treatment planning or specialist follow-up.
Healthcare Professionals
Referrals from clinicians seeking specialist psychiatric opinion, shared treatment planning or further assessment.
Employers and Occupational Health
Independent assessment relating to mental health, workplace functioning, absence, adjustments or return-to-work planning.
Solicitors and Legal Representatives
Medico-legal, capacity and independent psychiatric assessments commissioned through a formal professional instruction.
Insurers and Case Managers
Psychiatric opinion regarding diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, functional impact and future clinical needs.
Authorised Professional Referrers
Enquiries from recognised organisations may be considered where there is a clear purpose, lawful authority and defined referral question.
Specialist services available through professional referral.
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Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Adult ADHD Assessments
Diagnostic assessment for adults experiencing attention, impulsivity, organisation or executive-functioning difficulties.
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Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Adult Autism Assessments
Comprehensive assessment of lifelong differences in social communication, sensory processing, routines and interaction.
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Psychiatric Care
General Adult Psychiatry
Assessment and treatment planning for a broad range of adult mental health concerns and diagnostic uncertainty.
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Treatment and Monitoring
Medication and Titration
Medication initiation, optimisation, monitoring and longer-term treatment planning following appropriate assessment.
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Decision-Specific Assessment
Mental Capacity Assessments
Structured assessment of an individual’s ability to make a defined financial, welfare, health or legal decision.
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Independent Reporting
Medico-Legal Assessments
Independent psychiatric assessment and reporting for solicitors, insurers, employers, courts and other instructing parties.
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The precise process will depend on the service, referral question, urgency and information available.
Provide the referral information
Submit the reason for referral, relevant history, professional details and the clinical or professional question.
The instruction is reviewed
The practice considers suitability, scope, appointment format and any records needed before accepting the referral.
Supply relevant records
Clinical notes, reports, medication history, occupational records or formal instructions may be requested.
The clinical appointment takes place
The assessment explores the relevant symptoms, history, functioning and referral questions.
Recommendations or report prepared
Clinical findings, treatment recommendations or professional opinions are documented as appropriate.
The outcome is shared securely
Information is sent to the authorised recipient in accordance with consent, authority and the purpose of the referral.
Information that helps us review the referral efficiently.
Providing a clear clinical or professional summary at the outset helps determine the appropriate service and reduces avoidable delays.
Highly sensitive documents should be transferred only through an agreed secure method.
Clear clinical information shared with authorised professionals.
Documentation shaped around the service and purpose of the referral.
The information provided following an assessment will depend on the service requested and agreed professional purpose.
Documentation may include a clinical letter, diagnostic report, treatment recommendation, occupational opinion, capacity report or medico-legal report.
Clear clinical findings and formulation
Diagnosis where clinically supported
Treatment and management recommendations
Relevant functional observations
Defined limitations where information is incomplete
Secure communication with authorised recipients
Submit an enquiry to discuss the appropriate referral pathway.
Include a brief summary of the referral, the service required, relevant clinical or professional questions and your contact details.
Do not send confidential records by ordinary email unless a secure transfer method has been agreed.Information for professional referrers.
Further information about referral suitability, documentation, communication and appointment arrangements.
Is a formal referral letter required? +
A structured referral letter is recommended. Formal professional, occupational and medico-legal instructions may require specific questions and supporting documentation.
Can a patient also contact the practice directly? +
Self-referral enquiries may be accepted for several clinical services. Professional assessments and reports may still require direct instruction from the relevant organisation.
What records should be provided? +
Relevant records may include GP summaries, psychiatric notes, previous reports, medication history, occupational information or documents connected with the referral question.
Are urgent referrals accepted? +
The requested timescale should be stated clearly. Acceptance will depend on clinical suitability, appointment availability and the nature of the referral.
Can assessments take place remotely? +
Remote appointments may be available where clinically and professionally appropriate. Some assessments require an in-person appointment.
Will the referrer receive a report? +
This depends on the service, consent, professional authority and agreed purpose. The documentation to be provided should be confirmed before the assessment.
Is this an emergency referral service? +
No. Urgent or emergency mental health concerns should be directed to the appropriate emergency, crisis or NHS service.